Is Howard, OH 43028 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Howard is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 20% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 38% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #413 of 489 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Howard housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Howard, OH 43028 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 67 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $374,838. Overall, Howard is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Knox County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Howard ranks #413 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Danville 43014 (0% sold over asking), while Bladensburg 43005 (100% sold over asking) and Mount Vernon 43050 (32% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Howard real estate
Is Howard a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Howard, OH 43028 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Howard?
The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Howard sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Howard?
About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Knox County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Howard?
The median sale price was $374,838 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $198 per square foot.
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